For the next four months, LCpl Perkins was a student at the Motion Picture Photography, U.S. Army Signal Center and School, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey.

[1] In July 1967, LCpl Perkins served as a photographer with Service Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division and was transferred to the Republic of Vietnam.

[2] Cpl Perkins' was awarded the following medals: The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously to for service as set forth in the following citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a combat photographer attached to Company C, First Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division, in the Republic of Vietnam on 12 October 1967.

Through his exceptional courage and inspiring valor in the face of certain death, Corporal Perkins reflected great credit upon himself and the Marine Corps and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

[5] The 2D Marine Division Communications Strategy and Operations building in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina is named the “William T. Perkins Memorial Photography Laboratory” in his honor.